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Philip Barker review of ‘Olympia’ in ‘Journal of Olympic History’
The prominent British Olympic commentator, Philip Barker, has released quite a flattering initial review of 'Olympia: The Birth of the Games' this week. He also intends to follow up this first 'marking piece' with a more detailed review of the novel in the next...
Japanese Consul-General Shimada to speak at ‘Olympia’ book launch…
I was very fortunate to have a great meeting with the Japanese Consul-General to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania earlier this week. Not only has C-G Shimada signified his pleasure at being asked to act as a guest speaker at the forthcoming 'Olympia' book launch...
‘Chariots of Fire’ turns 40 years old…
The favourite movie of US President Joe Biden, winner of 4 Academy Awards (including Best Picture) and the most successful movie on the Olympics ever made has now turned a venerable 40 years old. A movie that truly captures the spirit of the Olympics - athletes of...
Olympia on your chest (in English and Japanese script, and in multiple colours)
So you've pre-ordered or already got your hands on a copy of the book, maybe been lucky enough to score a bottle of 'Olympia wine' (see the blog photo directly below, a feature of the upcoming book launch at the Hellenic Museum on July 15) but have you ever thought...